Candle & Matches

                                                                   Candle and Matches

As you can see from Hagar the Horrible cartoon, life has taken away his matches…the matches he was going to use to set the world fire. I am giving back your matches just in case life has already taken them from you. Guard and protect them for they are very special and represent your hopes and dreams and what you can become. Don’t let anyone or anything take them from you. They hold the key to your happiness and fulfillment in life.

The candle has been given to you to remind you that you are the only one that can light your own candle. If you are looking for someone to came  into your life and make it whole, better, or happier, the candle and matches are there to remind you that those things that you are looking to receive from others can only be given to you…by you. When you learn to give these things to yourself, you will then be able to give them to others and, in turn, receive them back as well.

Keep the candle and matches in a very special place. In times of great challenges in your life, when you may be feeling depressed, lonely or frightened, pull out your candle and light it with the matches. Now when you do this, the candle you are lighting was given to you by someone who has seen your goodness and believes in you. ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS believe in and love yourself. It is the kindest and most compassionate thing you can do for yourself. Not in an egotistical way but a soft, quiet and humble way.

You will experience the beauty of life in direct proportion to your ability to open up your heart and love more fully… yourself first and then others. Doing small acts of kindness for yourself and others is a wonderful way to start the process. Also, being grateful, appreciative, compassionate, caring, accepting and non-judgmental are beneficial attributes to have as well. The more you practice these skills and incorporate them into your life, the more you will experience deep connections to people that will make your journey here on earth a beautiful experience. Being self-absorbed and dominated by your ego will never bring you the peace and happiness that you seek. It is only in getting outside of ourselves and our importance that we experience the true beauty of life.

We danced for a short while. I led and followed. Now it is time for you to find your own rhythm and discover your won dance. You have been given a solid foundation of principles and practices that will lead you to good health, and more importantly, real happiness. Run with it. The whole world is yours for the taking. You just have to believe that you are entitled to it.